BMW 2 series 2014 vs BMW 1 series 2015
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| BMW 2 series and BMW 1 series have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 52 litres | |
| 690 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (BMW 2 series) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 1 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 2 series is larger. BMW 2 series is 1 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 14 cm wider, while the height of BMW 2 series is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 468 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1905 litres | no data | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 2 series has 108 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 1 series, which means BMW 2 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`870 kg | 1`870 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`395 kg | 1`305 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 475 kg | 565 kg | |
| BMW 2 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 procentiem less than BMW 1 series. Therefore, BMW 1 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 2 series has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 10 200 | |
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